Learn beginning quilter skills while making these Seasonal Samplers.
Each “quiltini” (little quilt) features one or more quilting techniques that confident beginners or intermediate sewers can add to their skillsets. At the end of this series, you’ll be ready to conquer more advanced projects AND you’ll have a year’s worth of wall hangings that can be interchanged on the quilted “frame”.
Seasonal Sampler INTRODUCTION (#1)
Learn about this project and why Sampler Quilts make great beginner projects.
Seasonal Sampler – The FLAG (#2)
Learn quick cutting and sewing methods for isosceles and scalene triangles. You’ll also discover how paper piecing can be used to make crisp star points.
Seasonal Sampler – Quilting the “FRAME” (#4)
Learn about making the quilt sandwich and machine quilting.
Seasonal Sampler – Maple Leaves (#5)
Explore three different techniques for cutting and sewing triangles; Quick Corners, HST’s + 1, and Paper Piecing.
Seasonal Sampler – The TREE (#6)
Learn two methods for making multiple triangles. Then learn how paper piecing can be used in place of templates.
Seasonal Sampler – The TREE (#7)
Learn about sewing a precise 1/4″ seam, matching intersections and why pressing is so important for sewing accurately.
Seasonal Sampler – The TREE & LEAVES (#8)
Learn about how to set your block on point. Then you’ll add the maple leaves.
Seasonal Sampler – SNOWFLAKES (#9)
Learn about English Paper Piecing.
Seasonal Sampler – SNOWMAN (#10)
Learn about quick corners.
Seasonal Sampler – WINTER QUILTINI (#11)
Learn about assembling your quiltini.
Seasonal Sampler – CIRCLE FLOWERS (#12)
Learn different appliqué methods.
Seasonal Sampler – DRESDEN FLOWERS (#13)
Learn about the Dresden pattern.
Seasonal Sampler – STEMS & LEAVES (#14)
Learn some tricks for making appliquéd stems and leaves.
Seasonal Sampler – MITERED BASKET HANDLES (#15)
Learn about miters and Y-seams.
Explore using a partial seam in place of an inset seam. You’ll also learn about making Flying Geese units.
Seasonal Sampler – PARTIAL SEAMS & 4 FLYING GEESE (#16)
Seasonal Sampler – LOG CABINS (#17)
Learn how to make Log Cabin blocks
Seasonal Sampler – Yo-Yo’s & APPLIQUÉD BUNNIES (#18)
Learn about applique and how to make yo-yo’s.
Seasonal Sampler – Log Cabin HEART (#19)
Learn another method for making Log Cabin blocks.
Seasonal Sampler – St. Patrick’s Day (#20)
Learn a trick for using large pieces of fusible applique.
